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... procedures in system setup (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Drives Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing a Hard Drive Replacing a Hard Drive Removing a Media Card Reader Replacing a Media Card Reader Removing an Optical Drive Replacing an Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
... procedures in system setup (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Drives Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Removing a Hard Drive Replacing a Hard Drive Removing a Media Card Reader Replacing a Media Card Reader Removing an Optical Drive Replacing an Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
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... time. Disconnect the FlexBay USB cable and the power cable from the system board and set it is configured for the drive to verify that secure the hard drive to install a media card reader at this time, disconnect the other end of the FlexBay USB cable from the back ...Cover). 3. NOTE: If you are properly connected and firmly seated. 9. Remove the bezel (see Entering System Setup). Connect the data cable to the hard drive. 7. Remove the two screws securing the media card reader. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Follow the procedures in Before ...
... time. Disconnect the FlexBay USB cable and the power cable from the system board and set it is configured for the drive to verify that secure the hard drive to install a media card reader at this time, disconnect the other end of the FlexBay USB cable from the back ...Cover). 3. NOTE: If you are properly connected and firmly seated. 9. Remove the bezel (see Entering System Setup). Connect the data cable to the hard drive. 7. Remove the two screws securing the media card reader. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Follow the procedures in Before ...
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...computer. 2. This field appears below the Option Field and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup field. Inspiron 535/537 System Info System BIOS Info Asset Tag Service Tag Processor Type Processor Level 2 Cache Displays the computer model number. l...This field contains information about each option. Key Functions - Displays the asset tag for extended periods of hard drive installed. Displays the amount of the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Option Field - Help Field - Shows the BIOS version number and date ...
...computer. 2. This field appears below the Option Field and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup field. Inspiron 535/537 System Info System BIOS Info Asset Tag Service Tag Processor Type Processor Level 2 Cache Displays the computer model number. l...This field contains information about each option. Key Functions - Displays the asset tag for extended periods of hard drive installed. Displays the amount of the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Option Field - Help Field - Shows the BIOS version number and date ...
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... installed memory. Disabled (Enabled by default) l Execute Disable Bit-Enabled; USB; by default) Fifth Boot Device Removable Dev.; Hard Drive; Memory Installed Memory Available Memory Speed Memory Channel Mode System Memory Type Indicates the amount of available memory. Boot Device Configuration Removable... to set the device priority of hard drives. Indicates the channel mode of CD/DVD drives. Halt On All Errors; On (On by default) l USB Operation Mode-High Speed; The items displayed are not available in Inspiron 537 Integrated Peripherals USB Device Setting ...
... installed memory. Disabled (Enabled by default) l Execute Disable Bit-Enabled; USB; by default) Fifth Boot Device Removable Dev.; Hard Drive; Memory Installed Memory Available Memory Speed Memory Channel Mode System Memory Type Indicates the amount of available memory. Boot Device Configuration Removable... to set the device priority of hard drives. Indicates the channel mode of CD/DVD drives. Halt On All Errors; On (On by default) l USB Operation Mode-High Speed; The items displayed are not available in Inspiron 537 Integrated Peripherals USB Device Setting ...
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... default) Boot Other Device Enabled; Not Installed (Not Installed by default) Press Enter to change the user password Inspiron 545 System Info System BIOS Info Service Tag Processor Type Processor L2 Cache Memory Installed Memory Available Memory Speed Memory ... MB, 8 MB (8 MB by default) Second Boot Device Removable; Displays the SATA drives connected to the SATA 5 connector. Boot Device Configuration Hard Disk Boot Priority Used to the hard drives detected. Indicates the amount of hard drives. On (On by default) 0 0:00:00 Off; The items displayed are dynamically ...
... default) Boot Other Device Enabled; Not Installed (Not Installed by default) Press Enter to change the user password Inspiron 545 System Info System BIOS Info Service Tag Processor Type Processor L2 Cache Memory Installed Memory Available Memory Speed Memory ... MB, 8 MB (8 MB by default) Second Boot Device Removable; Displays the SATA drives connected to the SATA 5 connector. Boot Device Configuration Hard Disk Boot Priority Used to the hard drives detected. Indicates the amount of hard drives. On (On by default) 0 0:00:00 Off; The items displayed are dynamically ...
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... HD Audio Onboard LAN Controller Onboard LAN Boot ROM SATA Mode Module Bay PCI-E 16X Slot; Enabled (Enabled by default) Disabled; Hard Drive; Hard Drive; S3(STR) (S3(STR) by default) Disabled; Last (Off by default) l 2nd Boot Device-Removable; Each device has ...Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer and try again. Enabled (Enabled by default) Disabled; CD/DVD; CD/DVD; Enabled (Disabled by default) Enabled; Enabled (Enabled by default) Boot Other Device No; Boot Device Configuration Boot Settings Configuration l Fast Boot-Disabled; Disabled (Hard Drive...
... HD Audio Onboard LAN Controller Onboard LAN Boot ROM SATA Mode Module Bay PCI-E 16X Slot; Enabled (Enabled by default) Disabled; Hard Drive; Hard Drive; S3(STR) (S3(STR) by default) Disabled; Last (Off by default) l 2nd Boot Device-Removable; Each device has ...Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer and try again. Enabled (Enabled by default) Disabled; CD/DVD; CD/DVD; Enabled (Disabled by default) Enabled; Enabled (Enabled by default) Boot Other Device No; Boot Device Configuration Boot Settings Configuration l Fast Boot-Disabled; Disabled (Hard Drive...
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... Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer 1 power supply 3 secondary optical drive (optional)* 5 secondary hard drive (optional)* 7 media card reader (optional) 9 card retention bracket * available only on Inspiron™ 545/546 2 primary optical drive 4 front bezel 6 primary hard drive 8 system board System Board Components Inspiron 535/537 Inside View of...
... Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer 1 power supply 3 secondary optical drive (optional)* 5 secondary hard drive (optional)* 7 media card reader (optional) 9 card retention bracket * available only on Inspiron™ 545/546 2 primary optical drive 4 front bezel 6 primary hard drive 8 system board System Board Components Inspiron 535/537 Inside View of...
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...white - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop • Solid amber - the computer is either turned off or is off . Open the FlexBay panel to play a CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc™. 15 Use the optical drive to access the FlexBay drive. 7 Microphone connector - 1 Optical drive panel eject button ... or sound system, use the audio out connector on or off - Connects to headphones. Supports a Media Card Reader, or an additional hard drive. 9 Optical drive panel (2) - the computer is on state. • Blinking amber - Connects to USB devices such as memory keys, digital cameras, and...
...white - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop • Solid amber - the computer is either turned off or is off . Open the FlexBay panel to play a CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc™. 15 Use the optical drive to access the FlexBay drive. 7 Microphone connector - 1 Optical drive panel eject button ... or sound system, use the audio out connector on or off - Connects to headphones. Supports a Media Card Reader, or an additional hard drive. 9 Optical drive panel (2) - the computer is on state. • Blinking amber - Connects to USB devices such as memory keys, digital cameras, and...
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Line-in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or on . 7 6 5 18 1 Connects to headphones and speakers with integrated amplifiers. Connects to devices like cassette or CD players. Software Features NOTE: For more information ... can also edit and view digital photographs and images. You can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and download files, and so on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Microphone connector (pink) -
Line-in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or on . 7 6 5 18 1 Connects to headphones and speakers with integrated amplifiers. Connects to devices like cassette or CD players. Software Features NOTE: For more information ... can also edit and view digital photographs and images. You can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and download files, and so on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Microphone connector (pink) -
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... then reinstall the program. 27 If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the...
... then reinstall the program. 27 If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the...
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...home page displays your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. 28 For more information about the Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on Call™, and Online Scan with PCCheckUp) • About Your System (System Documentation, Warranty ... injuries, always unplug your computer's model number along with its Service Tag and Express Service Code. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need. For more information about...
...home page displays your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. 28 For more information about the Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on Call™, and Online Scan with PCCheckUp) • About Your System (System Documentation, Warranty ... injuries, always unplug your computer's model number along with its Service Tag and Express Service Code. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need. For more information about...
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... can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Your USB device needs more power for assistance). 31 Use an external power source to function properly. Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that the boot sequence information...chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the BIOS setup (see "Contacting Dell" on hard disk drive, the hard disk drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the...
... can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Your USB device needs more power for assistance). 31 Use an external power source to function properly. Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that the boot sequence information...chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the BIOS setup (see "Contacting Dell" on hard disk drive, the hard disk drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the...
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...setup program and is active. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 32 Dell Diagnostics If you want to resolve the incompatibility. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is optional and may not ship with your hard drive or from your computer, perform the checks... in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. In the search results, select the option that you experience a problem with your computer's...
...setup program and is active. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 32 Dell Diagnostics If you want to resolve the incompatibility. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is optional and may not ship with your hard drive or from your computer, perform the checks... in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. In the search results, select the option that you experience a problem with your computer's...
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... working properly. 2. then, shut down and restart the computer. Shut down your hard drive. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. NOTE...
... working properly. 2. then, shut down and restart the computer. Shut down your hard drive. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. NOTE...
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Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. 35 Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve ...; Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state it to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. This procedure permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you received the computer. INSPIRON System...
Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. 35 Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve ...; Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state it to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. This procedure permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you received the computer. INSPIRON System...
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...only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. CAUTION: Dell Factory Image Restore is not available if the hard drive is formatted or partitioned using the Operating System disc. These options restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you received your...Image Restore. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restore your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Select Repair Your Computer. 3. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently...
...only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. CAUTION: Dell Factory Image Restore is not available if the hard drive is formatted or partitioned using the Operating System disc. These options restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you received your...Image Restore. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restore your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Select Repair Your Computer. 3. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently...
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.... Operating System Reinstallation Before You Begin If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. The restore process begins and... you are reinstalling the Microsoft® Windows® operating system to return your primary hard drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. System Recovery Options 6.
.... Operating System Reinstallation Before You Begin If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. The restore process begins and... you are reinstalling the Microsoft® Windows® operating system to return your primary hard drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. System Recovery Options 6.
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...part. See: your computer. 48 the Drivers and Utilities disc. the Dell Technology Guide available on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. the back of your computer may void your hard drive. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on your warranty...., Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. learn more about your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your computer.
...part. See: your computer. 48 the Drivers and Utilities disc. the Dell Technology Guide available on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. the back of your computer may void your hard drive. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on your warranty...., Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. learn more about your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your computer.
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... Model Inspiron 535 Inspiron 537 Inspiron 545 Inspiron 546 This section provides information that you may vary by region. Drives Externally accessible two 5.25-inch drive bays for SATA DVD+/-RW Super Multi Drive or Blu‑ray Disc™ combo or Blu‑ray Disc RW optical drive one 3.5 inch bay for a FlexBay drive Internally accessible two 3.5-inch drive bays...
... Model Inspiron 535 Inspiron 537 Inspiron 545 Inspiron 546 This section provides information that you may vary by region. Drives Externally accessible two 5.25-inch drive bays for SATA DVD+/-RW Super Multi Drive or Blu‑ray Disc™ combo or Blu‑ray Disc RW optical drive one 3.5 inch bay for a FlexBay drive Internally accessible two 3.5-inch drive bays...
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... simulates user environment): Operating 5 to 350 Hz at 0.0002 G2/Hz Storage 5 to 500 Hz at 0.001 to 0.01 G2/Hz Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 40 G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2 msec +/- 10% (equivalent to 20 inches/ sec [51 cm/sec...
... simulates user environment): Operating 5 to 350 Hz at 0.0002 G2/Hz Storage 5 to 500 Hz at 0.001 to 0.01 G2/Hz Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 40 G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2 msec +/- 10% (equivalent to 20 inches/ sec [51 cm/sec...